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Each classroom should be equippped with a red Lumens presenter/digital document camera sometimes referred to as the "Elmo" and a small remote to go along with it.
The document camera is a real-time image capture device for displaying an object to a large audience. They are, in essence, a high-resolution web cam mounted on arms so as to facilitate their placement over a page. This allows a teacher, lecturer or presenter to write on a sheet of paper or to display a two or three-dimensional object while the class watches.
The portable document camera incorporates a flexible gooseneck design for ease of use, and some are capable of high-definition display.
Here is a pdf of the DC160 Digital Visualizer User Manual
The Elmo is connected to the LCD projector and it is connected to your docking station. The ELmo overrides the computer when turned on.
If the Elmo looks out of focus, press the Auto Focus button on the head of the presenter. If that does not work try using the focus buttons on the remote control
Eventually the lamp in your Elmo will go. I that happens, please notify media specialist.
The Elmo document camera replaces overhead projectors. If you are in need of an overhead projector the library media center has a few that can be loaned out.
Ideas for using an Elmo in the classroom from LM-Net archives
-teach almanacs or indexes or table of contents. Put the index on the screen, zoom in, etc. while the kids follow in their own books. Toggle back and forth from the computer screen to the document to show differences in print materials and online tools like Citation Maker on NCWiseOwl
-Great for student presentations (eliminates "passing" stuff during class)
-"Like, Like, Love" activity where each student brings in two things they like and one thing they love in order to introduce themselves
-Showing closeups of hands doing knitting, origami or other fine motor techniques.
-Put the closed book under it to have a visual while students booktalk…ease some stage fright, because the projector side of the room is darkened and the book cover gives the class something to look at.
Each classroom should be equippped with a red Lumens presenter/digital document camera sometimes referred to as the "Elmo" and a small remote to go along with it.
The document camera is a real-time image capture device for displaying an object to a large audience. They are, in essence, a high-resolution web cam mounted on arms so as to facilitate their placement over a page. This allows a teacher, lecturer or presenter to write on a sheet of paper or to display a two or three-dimensional object while the class watches.
The portable document camera incorporates a flexible gooseneck design for ease of use, and some are capable of high-definition display.
Here is a pdf of the DC160 Digital Visualizer User Manual
Troubleshooting:
The Elmo document camera replaces overhead projectors. If you are in need of an overhead projector the library media center has a few that can be loaned out.
Ways to use your Elmo as more than an overhead.
TEACHER'S CORNER: How do you use this technology?
Ideas for using an Elmo in the classroom from LM-Net archives
-teach almanacs or indexes or table of contents. Put the index on the screen, zoom in, etc. while the kids follow in their own books. Toggle back and forth from the computer screen to the document to show differences in print materials and online tools like Citation Maker on NCWiseOwl
-Great for student presentations (eliminates "passing" stuff during class)
-"Like, Like, Love" activity where each student brings in two things they like and one thing they love in order to introduce themselves
-Showing closeups of hands doing knitting, origami or other fine motor techniques.
-Put the closed book under it to have a visual while students booktalk…ease some stage fright, because the projector side of the room is darkened and the book cover gives the class something to look at.